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Hiking With Your Kid

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Hiking is a fun and an interesting way to spend a holiday with your children. There is so much to learn from a hiking trip and your kid will have the opportunity to expend all of that pent up energy. Many parents cringe at the idea of a big forest and a kid, and this is rightly so. There are chances for accidents and mishaps. More than the usual amount that is expected of a kid. This article will help you to be prepared for such accidents and mishaps, without compromising the chance for your kid to have fun.

Choose the Right TrailThe key to choosing the right trail is to remember that you will be hiking with a child. Even though you are a hiking champion, remember that your kid may not be. Therefore choose a trail that does not involve things such as strenuous rock climbing and steep slopes. On the other hand, keep in mind that your kid could use a little bit of fun too. So, even if you are highly tempted, do not choose a trail that has nothing interesting along it. Find a trail that is not too tiring for your kid, but will provide some excitement and fun at the same time. A trail that crosses a shallow stream is a good idea as you and your child will have a chance to splash around in the water.

Buy the Right EquipmentThe right equipment is essential when it comes to hiking with kids. Backpacks, compass, map, kids gumboots, food, trail mix, first aid kit are some of the important things that one should pack for a hiking trip, especially with a kid. If you are planning to stay overnight on a trail, you should also bring appropriate camping gear. Maps and compasses will keep you on the trail. If the weather is rainy or muddy, you will be thankful that you packed a pair of hair accessories. You should have enough supplies in your first aid kit to tend to small scratches and wounds, common medical conditions such as cough, cold, fever, stomach ache and headache.

Stick to a ScheduleThis should be your golden rule when you are hiking with your kids, for none other than safety reasons. But you should also know that kids cannot be straight-jacketed into a strict schedule, unless they are at school. So when you are making yours for a hiking trip, leave plenty of time for detours to look at a particularly fascinating animal, extra 10 minutes to swim in the stream and some time to simply sit and bask in the surroundings. If you are camping, never plan to reach the campsite after nightfall. Always plan to be at the campsite at evening, so that you have plenty of time to set camp and also to scope out your surroundings. For more info about christmas gift ideas, visit http://www.pennyscallan.com.au/giftware.html